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Enviva · 2 months ago

Port Electrical Technician - Sign On Bonus Offered

Chesapeake, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

Enviva is a fast-growing, purpose-driven global energy company specializing in sustainable wood bioenergy solutions. The Electrical Technician will assist in the production process by troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical aspects of production and facilities equipment, providing technical support, and improving operational metrics.

Biomass EnergyRenewable EnergySustainabilityWood Processing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform installation, maintenance work, electrical field work, inspections/maintenance of heavy equipment obeying OSHA and Enviva standards for work practices

Maintains adherence to workplace and safety practices and principles, and electrical standards in compliance with the relevant Federal, State, and Local Codes

Troubleshoot electrical issues relating to the PLC controlled devices, motor control centers, VFD’s instrumentation (multi-meter, megger, process meter, hart meter, amp meter) and other standard electrical devices using electrical drawings

Wire, Troubleshoot, repair, AC/DC circuits and equipment, replace wiring electrical issues relating to the PLC, motor control centers, 480V and 4160V electrical distribution equipment and all electrical devices, equipment, sensors and fixtures

Troubleshoot different communication and IT technologies (D-Net, E-Net, Fiber Optic)

Identify corrective action and troubleshooting to improve reliability of equipment

Perform electrical field work including preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on electrical systems, process control, drives and actuators, instrumentation and telemetry equipment

Ensure equipment is properly maintained and calibrated before use and reports abnormalities

Monitor production process operating parameters and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure safe and efficient equipment performance

Perform additional duties as assigned and directed

Qualification

Electrical experiencePLC programmingTroubleshooting skillsElectrical aptitudeBasic computer knowledgeBlueprint interpretationCommunication skillsCritical thinkingProblem solvingTeam skills

Required

At least two (2) years manufacturing experience

Four (4) years of electrical experience

Demonstrated ability in using hand tools and power tools as required for troubleshooting, repairing and/or replacing wiring, equipment, sensors, and fixtures

Must be proficient in basic computer knowledge

Ability to interpret, illustrate, and apply regulation codes and rules

Ability to interpret sketches, blueprints, shop drawings, and work orders

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal job descriptions

Excellent communication, critical thinking, analytical, problem solving interpersonal and team skills

Willing and able to adhere to safety rules and regulations, including wearing prescribed safety equipment

Preferred

High School degree or equivalent, applicants in process of getting GED will be considered; plus four (4) years of progressively responsible journey level electrical experience; or completion of a technical training program and two (2) years of experience

Advanced degree/certification in electrical engineering or controls a plus

Experience in a pellet mill or manufacturing environment

Must demonstrate electrical aptitude and troubleshooting

Proficient in mathematics and measurements

Wood products background

Experience in PLC programming and working with automated devices and electrical distribution equipment

Program and troubleshoot with DeviceNet; ControlNet and Flex I/O